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docs/_rtd/virtualenv.md

@@ -8,7 +8,11 @@ For a step-by-step guide of how to install Anaconda, please refer to these links
 * https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/install/mac-os/ for Mac users
 * https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/install/windows/ for Windows users
 
-We recommend using the graphical installer for ease of use.
+#### Notes for Mac users
+
+We recommend following the command line installer instructions as users have reported recent issues with the graphical installer. 
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+To test if `conda` has been added to your path, run `conda info` in your Terminal. If you get an error message, it means `conda` has not been added to your `PATH` environment variable yet. To fix, run `export PATH="/Users/yourname/anaconda3/bin:$PATH"`.
 
 ### Creating a virtual environment
 
@@ -31,4 +35,3 @@ You're now set to start working with `ark-analysis`! Please look at [our contrib
 ### Using ark functions directly
 
 If you will only be using functions in `ark` without developing on top of it, do not clone the repo. Simply run `pip install ark-analysis` inside the virtual environment to gain access to our functions. To verify installation, type `conda list ark-analysis` after completion. If `ark-analysis` is listed, the installation was successful. You can now access the `ark` library with `import ark`.
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